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Properties of Serpentinite and Borolanite


Properties of Borolanite and Serpentinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Irregular   
Poor   

Toughness
7   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Serpentinite vs Borolanite Properties

Properties of Serpentinite and Borolanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Borolanite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Borolanite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Serpentinite and Borolanite.

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